Hey Ontbirders. It was a frustrating few hours looking for Arctic Terns at the Deschenes Rapids in Ottawa late this afternoon after a long drive from Toronto, but I finally managed to convince myself that I'd seen 2 Arctic Terns flying west along the river in tandem about 4:30pm on the far (Quebec) side and then after another hour of extremely long looks at several other terns feeding mid-river I was able to confirm at least one, perhaps two others about 2-300 meters east of the rapids moving amongst the many ring-billed and bonaparte's gulls. There were at least a few Common Terns in the area and none of the birds were all that close so a scope was certainly beneficial to me. Another superb Ontario lifer for me though. Thanks to the Ottawa Ontbirders for keeping the posts coming this last week. Cheers, Andrew Keaveney UofGtwitcher Directions: From 417 west, exit Pinecrest north, then turn right on Richmond then left on Poulin. After the 90 degree bend, turn right (north) on Britannia, go round the construction detour and turn right (east) on Cassels. You can park right at the end of Cassels (inside the filtration plant)--this is Britannia Point, but parking is very limited and you might be better off parking outside the plant on Cassels and proceeding on foot. _________________________________________________________________
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